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Which castle, used to hold prisoners of war in WWII, is situated in a town near Leipzig?
Colditz

 

'Whispering Death' was the name given to which fast bowler and commentator?
Michael Holding

 

Sodium bicarbonate is often better known as what?
Baking Soda

 

The theme tune from the BBC childrens programme Animal Magic is now used for which satirical comedy show?
W1A

 

All Saints Day is celebrated in which month?
November

 

Former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was born in which country?
Austria

 

In the acronym NASA, what 2 words do the letter A represent?
Aeronautics and Administration

 

The high wispy white filament clouds take their name from the latin word Cirrus, but what does this mean in English? a) a lock or tuft of hair b) threads c) horse tails
a) a lock or tuft of hair

 

Which series was centred on a man destined to failure due to his own pomposity and who lived at 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam?
Hancock's Half Hour

 

Which 'Pass' connects Afghanistan and Pakistan
Khyber Pass